Nd:Yag goniopuncture after deep sclerectomy with collagen implant
Details
Serval ID
serval:BIB_883A4C3A4936
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Nd:Yag goniopuncture after deep sclerectomy with collagen implant
Journal
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers
ISSN
1082-3069 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
02/1999
Volume
30
Number
2
Pages
120-5
Notes
Clinical Trial
Comparative Study
Journal Article --- Old month value: Feb
Comparative Study
Journal Article --- Old month value: Feb
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To study the need, the safety and the success rate of Nd:Yag goniopuncture in eyes that underwent deep sclerectomy with collagen implant. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The first 100 patients that underwent deep sclerectomy with collagen implant were prospectively followed. Deep sclerectomy with collagen implant is a non-penetrating filtering surgery which allows filtration of aqueous from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space through a remaining trabeculo-Descemet's membrane without opening the anterior chamber. Goniopunctures with Nd:Yag laser were performed at the site of surgery when the filtration through the trabeculo-Descemet's membrane was considered to be insufficient with elevated intraocular pressure. The laser treatment was performed using a Lasag 15 gonioscopy contact lens (CGA1). Goniopunctures were performed using the free-running Q-switched mode with an energy ranging from 2 to 4 mJ. RESULTS: Of 100 patients who underwent deep sclerectomy with collagen implant, goniopunctures with Nd:Yag laser were performed in 41 patients (41%). The mean time between deep sclerectomy with collagen implant and goniopuncture was 9.9 months +/-1.2 months (+/-SE). The mean IOP before laser treatment was 22.2 mm +/-7.0 mm Hg and decreased to 12.5 mm +/-5.8 mm Hg immediately after laser treatment and remained stable for the next 2 years of follow-up. The immediate success rate of goniopuncture was 83%. Choroidal detachment occurred in two patients (5%). CONCLUSION: Nd:Yag goniopuncture is an efficient and safe treatment for low filtration through the trabeculo-Descemet's membrane after deep sclerectomy with collagen implant.
Keywords
Aged
*Collagen
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Glaucoma/*surgery
*Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
*Laser Surgery
Male
Prospective Studies
Punctures/methods
Reoperation
Safety
Sclerostomy/*methods
Trabeculectomy/*methods
Treatment Outcome
Pubmed
Web of science
Create date
28/01/2008 13:49
Last modification date
20/08/2019 15:47